Why is it important to configure the Metrics Server with the correct API aggregation layer in Kubernetes?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15

Kubernetes - Monitoring and Logging

ATo ensure Metrics Server stores metrics data persistently

BTo allow Metrics Server to schedule pods efficiently

CTo enable Metrics Server to serve metrics through the Kubernetes API

DTo restrict Metrics Server access to only cluster admins

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand API aggregation layer role
The API aggregation layer allows Metrics Server to expose metrics via the Kubernetes API for kubectl top commands.
Step 2: Differentiate from other functions
Scheduling, persistent storage, and access restrictions are unrelated to API aggregation configuration.
Final Answer:
To enable Metrics Server to serve metrics through the Kubernetes API -> Option C
Quick Check:
API aggregation enables metrics serving via Kubernetes API [OK]

Quick Trick: API aggregation lets Metrics Server provide metrics to kubectl [OK]

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